Career Outlook Guide
Accounting
Job Outlook
- Accounting jobs are forecast to grow 34% in the next few years.
- More than two million Americans hold accounting, bookkeeping and auditing jobs.
- Taxation and health care will have particularly high demand.
Advancement Opportunities
- Bookkeeping and accounting clerks are often promoted from within.
- Advancement to supervisory and managerial positions is common in accounting.
- Specialized career training can open the door to promotion.
